#fun week

This is going to have to be a short post as I have limited time, energy, and WiFi to write it.  I have limited time because this week I’m attending the 3-day annual AWWA conference, which means long days and a 40 minute drive, on the wrong side of the road, and on the wrong side of the car. 😝 I have limited energy for the same reason, but also because I have been busy with lab work (finally!), and conference abstract and journal paper writing. 🔬 However, last week was also super fun; my friend came to visit and if I had to write about everything we got up to, it would be a separate post in itself! I will most likely share some of our experiences and photos next week. 🗻 I also received an acceptance email for one of the conferences that I had applied to! So looks like I’ll be presenting in front of a big crowd in a few months time! The fear is real! 😬

A little on minimalism and sustainability...

I have been desperately trying to make a conscious effort to avoid all freebies (unless it’s food of course), and have been relatively successful so far. However, I had to accept a freebie at this AWWA conference as they were handing out REUSABLE METAL STRAWS, which came with a little carry pouch and a special brush to clean it! I tried mine out on a strawberry lemonade, and absolutely loved both (the lemonade and the straw)! Top job DIPRA, the company that provided these. 🥤

I recently finished a book called “Turning the Tide on Plastic” by Lucy Siegle. It was an eye-opening, informative, terrifying, and extremely useful read all at once. 20/10 recommend. 🌊♻

I have finally gotten around to trying out my shampoo and conditioner bars from Lush and can now recommend them with confidence! I am very fussy with what I put on my hair, so was really worried that the bars wouldn’t be as good as some of the other bottled products that I use, but they absolutely were; bye bye plastic. ✨

On that note, it’s back to the conference I go. Thank you to all 500+ (!) of you that are following my journey. I am forever grateful. <3 Have an awesome week! Photo: Just a real pretty picture I took of some nature on my way to the conference. Source: My camera.

Tadc ep 8: 20

My birthday: 21

(100 years pass)

therapy: okay we have a couple of programs you can choose from, what do you need help with

me: yes

therapy: doesnt work like that. what’s wrong with you the most?

me: i guess i was hoping you could tell me that

therapy: okay you’re in adhd group!

me: great, thank you, i think this might actually be working a bit. so sorry to ask though but what about my other things i need help with. is there someone i could just. maybe talk to or

therapy: doesnt work like that. pick another track, it’s up to you!

me: i think i might have autism

therapy: you 100% do not have autism

me: okay.

therapy: were describing you these meds for anxiety and depression, good luck! oh but dont just stop taking them! youll get Bad

me: okay.

therapy: welcome to ACT.

me: thank you. that’s a nice video. i like the basic artwork. still struggling quite a bit though actually, can i maybe talk to that nice psychiatrist lady who prescribed me my meds and knows a lot of my personal stuff?

therapy: oh no one told you? she’s gone

me: okay.

therapy: here’s a stranger to ask answer any further questions

me: that’s okay im actually pretty bad with change so i wont be doing that

therapy: you’ve missed one ACT appointment?????? you’re out.

me: okay. but the uhm, the meds thing? with the withdrawal?

therapy: not our problem anymore. just call your doctor.

me: calling people is actually really hard for me bc im afraid of rejection which is caused by trauma ive learned that in ACT

me: i really cant come back?

therapy: hmmm. maybe. come talk to us in about a month and prove you deserve it

me: okay. but the withdrawal?

therapy: yup